One of the most famous hotels in the world, the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok offers luxurious surroundings by the banks of the lively Chao Phraya River. For over 130 years this magnificent hotel has been welcoming guests to its 358 rooms and 35 suites. With its own boats to navigate the famous river, the Mandarin Oriental represents the last word in style and colonial heritage.
One of the most famous parts of the hotel is the Authors' Lounge, well known for its afternoon tea served with scones, finger sandwiches, sweets and savories. The Authors' Lounge also boasts a well stocked library, with signed letters from famous authors on the charming walls. The lounge is named after some of the hotel's most famous guests, with authors from Joseph Conrad to Barbara Cartland having stayed here.
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Junior Suite, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Tour ideas in Bangkok
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Mandarin Oriental as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Anantara Bangkok Riverside
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Ariyasom Villa
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AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel
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Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle ![Getting off-the-beaten track in Bangkok is worlds away from the busy city]()
Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle
Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle
Just across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok lies the city's secret garden — Bang Kra Jao. Only accessible by boat, you must cross the river on a small ferry to reach this beautiful area full of small villages, temples and tropical flora.
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Experience the Songkran Festival ![Songkran ceremony for the Thai New Year]()
Experience the Songkran Festival
Experience the Songkran Festival
The Songkran Festival celebrates the New Year. They are colorful and lively celebrations, with music, traditional dance and, of course, water, which symbolically cleanses the body from the sins of the previous year.
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Street food walking tour of old Bangkok ![Bangkok, Thailand]()
Street food walking tour of old Bangkok
Street food walking tour of old Bangkok
You and your guide will walk through the narrow streets to experience many local sights with various food tastings along the way. Try things like ‘kafae boran’, a classic Thai coffee, or the popular Thai dessert, 'Khanom Thua Paep' (mung bean rice crepe).
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Bangkok and nearby places
- Ayutthaya 71 kilometers away
- Amphawa 69 kilometers away
- Kanchanaburi & The River Kwai 112 kilometers away
- Khao Yai National Park 132 kilometers away
- Koh Samet 165 kilometers away
- Koh Munnork 182 kilometers away
- Phimai 271 kilometers away
- Phanom Rung 277 kilometers away
- Koh Kood 321 kilometers away
- Sukhothai 373 kilometers away